Research Professional

3 days ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia beBeeResearch Full time $91,000 - $121,000
Job Title

Research Professional (Health Services and Epidemiology)

Role Overview
  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Duration: 1-year fixed-term contract
  • Work rights required: Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia
  • Location: Sydney

This position is based in Australia.

About The Opportunity

The Population Child Health research team is an integrated, multidisciplinary group working across the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network with partners in Local Health Districts, State and Commonwealth governments to inform service delivery and policy through innovation, collaboration, research, policy development and advocacy.

Why this role matters

The Research Professional will support research services and develop novel research by increasing quality publication output and grant income with the aim of improving the health, wellbeing and development of children and young people locally, nationally and internationally.

As the Research Professional, you will provide statistical and epidemiological support for intervention-based studies and grant applications. The position conducts research activities, including surveys, literature reviews, data collection and recording results using appropriate research methods under the guidance of a research leader. The role supports the dissemination of research outcomes through suitable channels, and involves presenting at conferences and/or workshops.

Key Requirements
  • A PhD in Epidemiology/Statistics or related discipline, and/or equivalent level of expertise gained from experience, training and/or professional accreditation.
  • Competency in a range of statistical software, preferably R, SAS and/or Stata, and previous experience working with large sets of data.
  • Experience working in the design and evaluation of trials would be beneficial.
  • Evidence of highly developed interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships with diverse stakeholders at all levels of seniority.
  • Demonstrated ability to undertake high quality academic research (including study design and implementation, grant writing, and ethics applications) and conduct independent research with limited supervision through engaging organisational systems, managing priorities, and demonstrating attention to detail.
  • Proven commitment to keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
  • Demonstrated track record of publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity.
  • An understanding of and commitment to UNSW's aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
  • Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

Please refer to the position description for full details.

Pre-Employment Checks
  • Verification of qualifications
  • Working with Children Check (WWCC)
  • Criminal Records Check
UNSW Benefits And Culture
  • 17% Superannuation and leave loading
  • Flexible working
  • Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
  • Access to lifelong learning and career development
  • Progressive HR practices

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.



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